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New Health and Wellbeing (HWB) App Assists Glasgow City Education Staff

A Health and Wellbeing (HWB) App for Glasgow City Education staff is now available. The app was developed by Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP) Health Improvement Team and will be launched at Education staff health and wellbeing co-ordinators meetings (Early Years, Primary and Secondary) in May.

New Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland Scheme

The new Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland Scheme (BFS) has been recently launched across Scotland to help provide mothers with positive experiences of breastfeeding when out and about. This will help mothers to feel confident and supported when breastfeeding in public areas. Businesses and organisations can actively support mothers to feed on their premises by signing up to the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland Scheme by displaying their BFS sticker. This gives a visual reassurance that breastfeeding families will be welcomed in a warm and supportive environment.

Life Restarts For Joseph After NHSGGC Support

For more than half his life, Joseph Devlin battled severe OCD and depression, often alone and confined to his house. But now, thanks to an innovative programme of support, Joseph is restarting his life, forging a new path with confidence and renewed hope.

Project SEARCH – 2022 Applications Open!

Do you know anyone with learning disabilities and / or autism spectrum conditions who is looking for a way to develop and enter the world of work? If yes, then encourage them to apply for Project SEARCH!

DFN Project SEARCH is an innovative and exciting work experience programme for young people aged between 18 – 29 years with learning disabilities and / or autistic spectrum conditions. In Glasgow, the 2022 programme is open for applications and will begin in August.

Glasgow Celebrates Nurses on International Nurses Day

On May 12th, we celebrated International Nurses Day. Nurses across the world were recognised for their commitment, compassion and for their daily contributions to society.

International Nurses Day was first established in 1974 by the International Council of Nurses and serves to highlight the important role nurses fulfil in health and social care.

Staff urged to ‘Think Red Bag’ to Improve Patient Care

All staff working in hospitals and care / residential homes are being urged to ‘Think Red Bag’ when preparing for a care / residential home resident to attend and return from hospital. 

Trauma Informed Staff Training Being Rolled Out

The Scottish Government, COSLA and partners have a shared ambition to develop a trauma-informed and trauma-responsive workforce across Scotland, to support the resilience and recovery of all children, young people and adults affected by trauma. 

Glasgow was selected as one of the pilot areas to roll out Trauma Informed Training with the primary aim to ensure our staff are ‘trauma informed’. Our HSCP pilot for rolling out the training began with staff who work in Addictions, Criminal Justice, Homelessness and Mental Health in the North East of the City. 

HSCP’s Day Care Services Compete in Challenge Cup

Our Health and Social Care Partnership’s (HSCP’s) Day Care Services have always strived to provide positive outcomes for older people living in the community through social opportunities, mental stimulation and the promotion of physical movement.

Glasgow Celebrates Carers Week 2022

From 6 to 12 June, we celebrated Carers Week. Local Carers Centres in Glasgow City raised awareness and organised activities for people who provide everyday unpaid support to friends, family and neighbours who can’t manage otherwise.

Hundreds of Ukrainian Refugees in Glasgow Supported by NHS and Council Teams

Teams from both NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and Glasgow City Council are helping hundreds of newly arrived Ukrainians who have fled the war in their homeland. While some refugees have been hosted in private homes, around 300 are being housed in hotel accommodation, and are being provided support by Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) teams to help them settle into the city.